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New research linking police and healthcare data shows that victims of domestic abuse are detectable before the involvement of the police.
Most of us are vaguely aware we shouldn’t eat too much red meat, but why? And does the type of meat make a difference?
College students who postpone medical care to save money end up paying for it down the line in the form of worse health, a researcher contends.
Named after Greek and Roman mythical creatures, the lymph that flows around the body helps it fight off infection and maintain a fine balance of fluids.
School nurses are ‘real nurses’. And they can do everything from hearing checks and helping with injuries, to managing complex medical conditions at school.
Thermostats don’t tell the whole truth about heat, particularly in older homes.
Researchers asked more than 350 adults to weigh themselves daily or weekly. They found a yo-yo pattern of weight gain over festive periods and cooler months.
Not enough data is being collected about the impact taking prescription medication has on breastfeeding.
Obese children outnumber underweight ones globally, and ‘social determinants’ in kids’ lived environments play a fundamental role. Obesity in kids can lead to a lifetime of poor health.
New research explores the health potential of brief bursts of activity – and how wearables combined with machine learning can reveal health benefits of unexplored aspects of our everyday lives.
With the rising cost of living, gyms and fitness classes are becoming unaffordable. But you can make just as much progress at home if you include these three components.
Health and climate change researchers explain the risks and why older adults, even those in northern states, need to pay attention.
This is the first national wellbeing framework. Fifty indicators are used to measure wellbeing under five themes: how healthy, secure, sustainable, cohesive and prosperous we are.
Food prices are rising and around half of Australians are trying to cut back on their grocery bill. So how can you save on the cost of meat and dairy products without skimping on nutrients?
The biggest risks aren’t always the biggest numbers on the thermometer – humidity gets dangerous faster than many people realize.
As hip-hop turns 50, an unfortunate reality is that so many of its pioneering artists never live to see much more than 50 years themselves, a professor of hip-hop writes.
The drug has been hailed as a ‘turning point’ in Alzheimer’s treatment. But keep in mind the trial only included participants with early or mild disease. And while it slowed decline, it’s not a cure.
Some researchers assert that the body responds to exercise by burning fewer calories when you’re not working out. Regardless of its effects on weight loss, exercise provides many health benefits.
Deep psychological factors play a part in obesity, including childhood trauma.
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